"It was a struggle but there was a lot of thinking that went into the decision." Hairston said that his family members were torn between two schools but they were able to reach common ground with one program.

If you thought Julius Hodge was an excellent poker player when he whipped Maryland, NC State and Syracuse fans into a frenzy think again. Hairston would take Hodge's money in a high stakes game of Texas Hold ‘Em. His decision will truly carry an element of surprise.